8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown: Series 26
Season 26 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 25.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 26 Progress Shield
Dan Tiernan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, John Kearns
Jul 19, 2024 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Dan Tiernan take on Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. John Kearns joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the
Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr Swallow
Jul 26, 2024 · 48 min
Jimmy Carr hosts the raucous game show mash-up, as Sarah Millican and Tom Allen take on Joe Wilkinson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Cor
Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo
Aug 2, 2024 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Munya Chawawa take on Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney. Don Rodolfo joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Laura Smyth, Mat Ewins
Aug 9, 2024 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth
Aug 16, 2024 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam in the classic words and numbers quiz. Sarah Keyworth joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner,